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Re: Feds move in on Nevada rancher's herd over illegal grazing

Originally Posted by jonny5

The federal govt does have the power to run postal roads. It doesnt have the power to take land from states to protect animals.

The and was not takne for Nevada for the purpose of protecting animals per se. To my knowledge, the federal government has always retained the right to own property and to determine the rules of usage for that property.

Face it, the rancher, like the Occupiers have lot of core principals in common (though one is right wing and the others left wing in orientation).

Originally Posted by jonny5

Not very libertarian of you.

Though I am not a liberatian, I dont see any contradictions. The land is not his and neither he nor the occupiers can exempt themselves from the fees the owners charge use a particular recesource.

Re: Feds move in on Nevada rancher's herd over illegal grazing

Am I the only one thinking that setting aside 600,000 acres - something like 950 sq miles - of land to protect a tortoise, which isn't even endangered just "vulnerable", is a little overkill?

To normal common sense thinking people yes. However, the issue really isn't centering on the tortoise though that's the excuse being used, it's really about control. I'm not sure why the farmer should expect his cows to graze when he stopped paying for that right, and secondly, when he was told to stop. I appreciate his position and yes he's being squeezed out of a living. The real issue here is about government control and he's making a stand - again - something I can appreciate. This is what happens when government gets too big for it's own good. Eventually, blood will be spilled - maybe not in this instance but sooner or later.